Health Ministry Destroys Meat from 2 Stores in Atlit

The Health Ministry announced, Sunday, that it destroyed substandard meat from two stores in Atlit, south of Haifa, Friday, following inspections prompted by complaints from customers.

About 12.5 kilograms (27.5 pounds) of chilled ground beef and 181 chicken parts were destroyed at a branch of the Kim'at Chinam (Almost Free) chain after complaints were received about pre-ground meat. Another 2.28 kilograms (almost five pounds) of chilled ground beef were destroyed after a routine inspection at the Fanta Market grocery store.